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(Bonus: paraffin wax is also great for dry skin!) Other easy-to-find brands include Therabath and Homedics.To use the bath, simply heat the wax, check the temperature to make sure it's not over about 125 degrees (most devices have temp gauges), and dip your hands or feet into the warm wax with your fingers or toes spread apart. For optimal wax coating, repeat about 10 times. After your hands are nicely coated, encase them in plastic wrap and allow the wax to set. Once the wax dries, peel it off and save it for future paraffin baths.Base LayersCold temperatures are known to worsen stiffness and other arthritis symptoms. As members of the CreakyJoints community described in a piece on Must-Have Gear, layering is a key strategy to protect small joints from chills. A favorite type of clothing: Fine, insulating fabrics such as L.L.Bean’s silk base layers (shown above), and active wear layers that incorporate light weight, soft materials like Thinsulate to help keep sensitive areas toasty warm.
Heated Mattress PadsRA can cause severe pain in the spine, neck, and lower back, so a heated electric mattress pad is a thoughtful gift for a person dealing with this kind of pain. Who wouldn't enjoy crawling into a cozy, warm bed on a chilly winter night?To pick the best heated mattress pad, be sure to look for extra cushioning so you don't feel the cords, and pick a pad with two heat controllers so a bed partner can adjust the heat to their own liking. For added safety, make sure there's an automatic shut-off feature that will turn the pad off after a certain number of hours.Before picking a heated mattress, like this model from Simmons (about $75), check out online recommendations from reliable sources and look at the manufacturer's web site for any caveats. For example, most makers don't recommend using a heated mattress pad on a gel mattress. For more information about electric blankets and mattress pads, check out The Electric Blanket Institute.Speech Recognition SoftwareBecause rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints, typing on a computer keyboard can be challenging for someone who has arthritis in the fingers and wrists.
With Dragon NaturallySpeaking (which costs anywhere from about $75 to $300), the world's best-selling speech recognition software, all you do is speak out loud and your computer types your words.The software is up to 99 percent accurate and is a great gift idea for the friend who is active online. But if it's out-of-line with your budget, ergonomic keyboards are available at different price points that may also help with hand and wrist joint pain.Stocking StuffersYou don't have to shell out big bucks for every perfect present. Try one of these smaller items as a stocking stuffer.Warming mittens or gloves, Dearfoams slippers, and magnetic jewelry clasps make for simple but savvy gifts. Other great gift ideas include electric can openers, mounted jar openers, electro-scissors, easy-grip utensils like those from Oxo Good Grips, or even a lightweight reacher to access out-of-the-way objects.Hot and Cold Knee WrapDifferent types of arthritis, including RA and osteoarthritis, can cause knee pain and stiffness.
TheraPearl has a solution to keep knees moving with their hot and cold knee wrap (about $20). The pack sits over the kneecap, and a Velcro strap keeps it in place. For hot or cold therapy relief, chill in the fridge or freezer, or heat the pack in the microwave. Hot-Cold MassagerAlthough hot and cold therapy won't prevent RA-related flares, they can provide some relief and help reduce inflammation. Cold compresses may help lessen joint inflammation and swelling, while hot therapy may help reduce muscle tension that often accompanies pain.This hot-cold massager from Wahl has four interchangeable attachments and two speeds. At about $70, it's an especially good gift idea for someone with RA who is physically active.Hot-Cold Therapy Massaging Gel PackCold therapy can help reduce RA-related soreness, while heat can stimulate blood circulation. Heat therapy, especially in the morning, also warms up tight or stiff muscles.For about $25, Wahl's vibrating therapeutic gel pack provides both hot and cold therapy.
The extra-thick gel pack can cover large surfaces on the body, and the Velcro straps make the product hands-free and secure. Other similar brands include Elasto-Gel's Therapy Pack and Bed Buddy's Hot-Cold Pack.A Spa Gift CertificateIf you want to steer clear of gifts that feel too medical or impersonal, treat your loved one to a spa day. A gift certificate redeemable for spa services like aromatherapy, or a hot stone or lava shell massage, will be much appreciated. Massages in particular may help loosen tight or sore muscles associated with RA.Keep in mind that, depending on the severity of your friend's RA, a massage may be too painful. If you opt for a general spa gift certificate and not one for a specific service, your loved one with RA can decide if they want to indulge in a deep tissue massage or a relaxing pedicure and facial instead.Mineral Bath Soaks and Muscle Relief LotionTwo examples of perfect bath essentials are Village Naturals Therapy Aches & Pains Relief Mineral Bath Soak and their Muscle Relief Lotion.